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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 611.60 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 611.60 and 147.78 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 611.60 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/611.60 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 611.60 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 90,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,381.51/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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